Design Lead

About HBK Engineering

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. With 25 offices nationwide, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks.

We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people.

Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

A Design Lead at HBK Engineering is a position responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance in our electrical utility distribution design and construction projects out of our Ontario, CA office. In this role, you will work with a team of talented planners and designers, ensuring our projects meet or exceed industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.

If you have a passion for quality, a strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, and proven QA/QC skills, we encourage you to apply for this Ontario, CA based opportunity!

• Perform quality control reviews of preliminary and final electrical distribution designs, ensuring strict adherence to design and construction standards.
• Execute designs and provide technical guidance and support for multiple complex and time-sensitive projects concurrently.
• Contribute to the planning, engineering, and design of electrical distribution systems, proactively addressing customer requests and expectations with innovative solutions.
• Identify and resolve design issues by diligently reviewing site plans to identify miscalculations, inaccuracies, and omissions, providing constructive feedback and recommendations to design planners to improve project outcomes.
• Initiate, plan, and design activities for infrastructure replacement programs, including Grid Resiliency and Distribution Overhead Targeted Scopes (DOTS) initiatives.
• Assist in creation and maintenance of comprehensive quality control procedures and policies for distribution utility operations.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulations, ensuring our operations consistently meet or exceed all applicable requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance quality control processes, driving improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, and overall project quality.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in Electrical Utility (Distribution/Transmission Design, Construction, or Electrical Engineering).
• Experience with SCE is required
• In-depth knowledge of quality control principles, procedures, and standards within the electrical utility industry.
• Proficient in pole loading software (SPIDA, O-Calc), AutoCAD/AUD/Microstation (preferred), Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply blueprints, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and motivate team members.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards.

• Leadership opportunities overseeing up to 6 engineering staff members
• Direct client interface and relationship management responsibilities
• Professional growth within the HBK Organization's…